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INSTALLATION MANUAL Water Underfloor Heating Kit For small & large rooms 50 year pipe warranty CE approved Easy to install SINGLE ROOM SYSTEM INSTALLATION MANUAL SINGLE ROOM SYSTEM INSTALLATION ATTION Manufactured in Europe! Thank you for investing in our industry oor heating system leading ProWarm™ underfl underfloor ProWarm™ Water Underfloor Heating Systems are the ideal choice for homeowners and tradesmen wishing to install a premium branded water underfloor heating kit. This instruction manual contains important information regarding the safe installation and operation of your underfloor heating system. Please read carefully. See our online videos for helpful guidance In addition to this manual we have online installation videos that guide you through each stage of process with easy to follow CGi graphics and helpful dialogue. Scan QR code to watch video Technical support 2 01268 567019 Before Be ef you begin Installing: Pleaas read through these instructions carefully and check that you have Please all tthe components required. ProWarm™ water underfloor heating kits contain con nta everything you need in one box for your water underfloor heating project. pro jec NB: This single zone system is controlled by one thermostat. A rated UPS 2 Grundfos pump Pipe Staples (if required) PE PE-Xb-multilayer pipe to suit area Pipe Cutters Ed Edging insulation (NA: for low profile) Pipe rerounding tool M Manual Thermostat All pipe connections to fix pipe to pump and manifold* We use high quality multi layered pipe (PE-Xb-Al-HDPE) in all our ProWarm™ water underfloor heating systems AN INNER LAYER in cross-linked polyethylene PE-Xb (crosslinked with silanes) AN INTERMEDIATE LAYER in aluminium alloy, butt-welded along length of pipe. PIPE WARRANTY PE-Xb-Al-HDPE. Working pressure & temperature10bar, 95°C. 100% oxygen impermeable. TWO BINDING LAYERS of adhesive bind the metal pipe with the two outer layers in cross-linked polyethylene Lifetime warranty. www. prowarm.com AN OUTER LAYER in crosslinked polyethylene PE-Xb (crosslinked with silanes). SINGLE ROOM SYSTEM INSTALLATION *Larger room kits will include suitable manifold & pump 3 Installation for a small room (single circuit system) 1) Select a suitable location for the pump/control valve unit and mount on the wall. 2) Fit the two nut & inserts as in the pump / control valve assembly shown on opposite page. 3) Refer to the typical pipe installation drawings and determine the pipe layout - the layout is not critical and can be varied to suit site conditions, the important criteria being the pipe spacing, see below. Typical pipe layout 4) The pipe is marked every metre by the metre. (maximum length for any circuit is 110m, 70m for low profile 12mm pipe circuit). 5) Pipes should be laid 100mm away from walls. 6) Do not lay pipe under fixed units. 7) Lay the pipe as planned, fixing every 1.0m if on a screeded celotex base and return to the manifold. 8) If the pipe is kinked when bending, the pipe should be straightened and rearranged so that the location of the kink remains in a straight length, no other remedial action is required. SMALL ROOM single circuit system 9) To connect the circuit, cut the pipe end squarely using the plastic pipe cutter, re-round the pipe end with the tool provided, place the nut over the pipe, ensure the olive and insert is fully fitted over the end of the pipe and the assembly is attached to the pump. Tighten the nut using an open end spanner. Do not over tighten. 10) Prevent people from walking on the pipes, keep tools etc away from the pipes and use running boards. The pipe is very tough, but it is better to be safe than sorry. 11) It is IMPORTANT that the underfloor heating system is properly filled with water (use a garden hose) and purged completely of air to ensure correct operation, . 12) IT IS NOT ADEQUATE TO FILL THE SYSTEM USING THE BOILER FILLING LOOP! PIPE SPACINGS STANDARD OUTPUT SYSTEM suitable for internal well insulated areas such as a living room, kitchen or bathroom. Pipe spacings are set at 250mm centres. Technical support 4 HIGH OUTPUT SYSTEM suitable for areas of high heat loss, ideal for conservatories, extensions and external buildings. Pipe spacings are set at 200mm centres. 01268 567019 PUMP / CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY Mixing valve flow from boiler Return to boiler Isolation valve Isolation valve Nut & insert Junction box Pump to UFH circuit Nut & insert COMMISIONING 1) Screed or chipboard flooring should be laid immediately after pipelaying to protect the pipe. 2) Concrete screed floors must be cured before any heat is applied, a general rule of thumb is to allow 1 day per 2 millimetres of screed (check with screed installer). 3) Timber floor with drymix infill can have heat applied immediately, the drymix must be dried completely before laying the flooring. 4) Hardwood timber flooring must be ‘conditioned’ before fixing. 5) It is important to purge the pipework from the boiler to the manifold, to avoid air being introduced into the underfloor heating system. 6) Initially start the system with the thermostatic valve set at min (35°c). 7) Increase the setting by 5° per day, up to a maximum of 50° for concrete floors, max 60° for timber floors. SMALL ROOM single circuit system from UFH circuit 8) NOTE. When first starting up the system it may take 12-24 hours for the heating effect to become apparent! www. prowarm.com 5 Installation for a large room (multi circuit system) 1) Select a suitable location for the pump & manifold unit and mount on the wall. See opposite page for assembly. 2) Refer to the typical pipe installation drawings and determine the pipe layout - the layout is not critical and can be varied to suit site conditions, the important criteria being the pipe spacing, see below. 3) The pipe is marked every metre by the metre. (maximum length for any circuit is 110m, 70m for low profile 12mm pipe circuit). Typical 2 circuit layout 4) Pipes should be laid 100mm away from walls. 5) Do not lay pipe under fixed units. LARGE ROOM multiple circuit system 6) To lay the circuit, cut the pipe end squarely using the plastic pipe cutter, re-round the pipe end with the tool provided, place the nut over the pipe, ensure the olive and insert is fully fitted over the end of the pipe and the assembly is attached to the manifold. Tighten the nut using an open end spanner. Do not over tighten. 7) Lay the pipe as planned, fixing every 1.0m if on a screeded celotex base and return to the manifold. 8) If the pipe is kinked when bending, the pipe should be straightened and rearranged so that the location of the kink remains in a straight length, no other remedial action is required. 9) Prevent people from walking on the pipes, keep tools etc away from the pipes and use running boards. The pipe is very tough, but it is better to be safe than sorry. PIPE SPACINGS STANDARD OUTPUT SYSTEM suitable for internal well insulated areas such as a living room, kitchen or bathroom. Pipe spacings are set at 250mm centres. LOW PROFILE SYSTEM panels are spaced at 150mm centres Technical support 6 HIGH OUTPUT SYSTEM suitable for areas of high heat loss, ideal for conservatories, extensions and external buildings. Pipe spacings are set at 200mm centres. 01268 567019 Flow meters PUMP & MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY Return to boiler Ball valves Pump Fill & drain valves Flow from boiler Mixing valve to UFH circuit 1) It is IMPORTANT that the underfloor heating system is properly filled with water and purged completely of air to ensure correct operation, it is therefore necessary to follow the procedure below. 2) IT IS NOT ADEQUATE TO FILL THE SYSTEM USING THE BOILER FILLING LOOP! 3) Connect a hose from a mains pressure cold water supply to the hose connection on the top (flow) manifold, and another hose from the hose connection on the bottom (return) manifold to a drain. 4) Ensure that all the black caps on the bottom (return) manifold are screwed down, closing the valves. 5) Ensure that the main flow & return ball valves are closed on the manifold. 6) Turn on the water and open the hose connection valve on the top (flow) manifold. 7) Open the first circuit valve by unscrewing the black cap allowing water to flow into the pipe. 8) Open the hose connection valve on the bottom (return manifold) allowing water to flow freely into the drain until the water is clear with no air bubbles. 9) Open the second circuit valve (black cap) and close the first. 10) Open the third circuit valve and close the second etc. www. prowarm.com LARGE ROOM multiple circuit system FILLING THE MANIFOLD SYSTEM 7 FILLING THE MANIFOLD SYSTEM (cont.) 11) Continue until the last circuit has been purged and close the hose connection valve on the bottom (return) manifold before closing the last circuit valve (black cap). 12) While under pressure, check manifold & pipework for leakage. 13) Close hose connection valve on the top (flow manifold) and remove the hoses. COMMISIONING 1) Screed or chipboard flooring should be laid immediately after pipelaying to protect the pipe. 2) Concrete screed floors must be cured before any heat is applied, a general rule of thumb is to allow 1 day per 2 millimetres of screed. 3) Timber floor with drymix infill can have heat applied immediately, the drymix must be dried completely before laying the flooring. 4) Hardwood timber flooring must be ‘conditioned’ before fixing. ELECTRICAL for single & multi circuit systems 5) It is important to purge the pipework from the boiler to the manifold, to avoid air being introduced into the underfloor heating system. 6) It is not normally necessary to balance the system but if required follow this procedure. The system is balanced by running the pump, and adjusting the flow to each zone by turning the square spigots under the blue caps on the bottom manifold, the flow in the respective sight glasses should be set at a figure calculated by dividing the length of pipe for that zone by 40. Example: Circuit 1, 85m/40 = approx 2 on the scale. Low profile systems circuit at 70m÷40=1.75. 7) Initially start the system with the thermostatic valve set at min (35°c). 8 Increase the setting by 5° per day, up to a maximum of 50° for concrete floors, max 65° for timber floors. 9) The flow & return from the boiler should be connected to the manifold connections shown using compression couplings. 10) NOTE. When first starting up the system it may take 12-24 hours for the heating effect to become apparent! Electrical setup for single & multi circuit systems 1) Wiring to the thermostat will be dependant on the type of thermostat chosen. 2) Thermostat position in the room is not critical but positions affected by the sun should be avoided, mounting height approx 1.5m. 3) The room thermostat is used to switch the pump. 4) The single circuit pump control valve unit incorporates a pipe thermostat and will not operate unless hot water is available from the boiler/heating system. Technical support 8 01268 567019 Schematic for system boiler & UFH + radiators + hot water HWC Motorised valves Boiler pump (not needed on a UHF only / Hot water sytsem) UFH Schematic for gas combination boiler & underfloor heating + radiators Motorised valves Combination Boiler www. UFH prowarm.com ELECTRICAL for single & multi circuit systems Boiler 9 Boiler Programmer ELECTRICAL SETUP for single & multi circuit systems N L 5 1 Room thermostat (radiators) 3 2 port motorised valve DHW M 2 port motorised valve radiators M 1 2 3 Supply 230V AC (Earth wires omitted for clarity) Technical support 10 1 2 3 Cylinder thermostat 2 port motorised valve underfloor heating M 01268 567019 Typical electrical connection single circuit ufh + existing ‘s’ plan system + system boiler Thermostat (underfloor heating) Supply to boiler & boiler pump www. N L Supply to UFH pump prowarm.com A1 A2 ELECTRICAL SETUP for single & multi circuit systems Set up for dial thermostat. For thermostat upgrade wiring options / diagrams, please see our website for details 11 Boiler Programmer ELECTRICAL SETUP for single & multi circuit systems N L 1 4 2 Room thermostat (radiators) 5 (Earth wires omitted for clarity) 2 port motorised valve radiators M Technical support 12 123 2 port motorised valve underfloor heating M 01268 567019 Supply 230V AC Typical electrical connection Single circuit ufh + radiators + combination boiler Thermostat (underfloor heating) Supply to boiler & boiler pump N L Supply to UFH pump Volt free to room thermostat connections in combination boiler WARNING: Exercise care when connecting to boiler connections, its important that a voltage is not applied to boiler terminals from this control system or damage to boiler may occur. www. prowarm.com A1 A2 ELECTRICAL SETUP for single & multi circuit systems Set up for dial thermostat. For thermostat upgrade wiring options / diagrams, please see our website for details 13 Typical fixing methods UNDER NEW CONCRETE OR SCREED FLOORS CLIP RAIL SYSTEM A cost effective solution for installing water underfloor heating into new build properties or new extensions. This type of system installation is the most popular and cost effective type on the market today, the pipes are incased in screed or concrete meaning that the whole floor warms up like one huge storage radiator. This system is normally for new build houses or extensions/conservatories. BETWEEN JOISTS OR SUSPENDED FLOORS SPREADER PLATE SYSTEM Installing water underfloor heating between joists is easy using our different installation solutions. TYPICAL FIXING METHODS Please note all in joist systems require the pipe spacing to be 200mm apart or less This means you need to select a conservatory style kit or a multiple room kit – standard room kits are designed with the pipe spacing at 250mm centers which would mean you would not have enough pipe in the kit OVER EXISTING FLOORS Installing water underfloor heating over existing floors is simple using our different installation solutions. Our overfloor systems can be installed directly over any solid subfloor such as existing floorboards, plywood or concrete/ screed floors, or any solid surface such as existing tiles/ wooden floors. Technical support 14 FLOATING FLOOR PANELS for finished timber floor 01268 567019 CLIPPED DIRECT WITH STAPLES DRY BISCUIT MIX/ SCREED SYSTEM IN JOIST FOIL BOARDS SOLID FLOOR PANELS for finished tiled floor For more information on various floor fixings watch our helpful videos for step by step guidance. Scan QR code to watch videos www. prowarm.com TYPICAL FIXING METHODS PLASTIC EGG CRATE SYSTEM 15 Visit us online for a list of suppliers: www.prowarm.com Call us direct for technical advice: 01268 567019 Unit 12, Carnival Park, Carnival Way, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3WN T: 01268 567019 www. .com